India standardises names of 28 places in Ladakh
The Indian government has officially standardized the names of 28 geographical features in Ladakh on its official maps. This move follows similar actions in Arunachal Pradesh and is viewed as a response to ongoing border tensions with China.
Why it matters
Standardizing place names is a strategic tool in territorial disputes, used to assert sovereignty and counter attempts by neighboring nations to alter the status quo.
The Government of India, in consultation with the Union Territory administration of Ladakh, has identified 28 places and geographical features in the region by standardised names on the official Survey of India (SoI) map.
The government said the formal identification on the map was aimed at ensuring accurate recognition and creating greater awareness among the public. The latest notification comes days after India standardised the names of places in Arunachal Pradesh amid cartographic aggression by China.
The list in Ladakh includes 11 peaks, five mountains, six land areas, two glaciers, two passes, one valley, one river, one lake and one other water body.
Among the peaks identified are Atisha Giri, Kanishka Peak, Martand Giri, Zorawar Peak, Rinchen Zangpo, Sakyasri Giri, Marpa Lotsava Ri, Milarepa Kangri, Shiva Ri, and Maheshvara Ri. The list also includes Karun Pir, Drak Karpo and Jolmori as mountains.
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